September 9th 2024.
Perth residents may have been lucky enough to stumble upon the hidden treasures of Jake Versailles, also known as the city's "cash phantom". For those who may not be aware, Versailles has been dropping wads of cash in secret locations around the city for people to discover and claim as their own. But this kind gesture is not just a random act of generosity for Versailles, as he explains, "I wanted to help people going through tough times." He believes that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.
Versailles, who works FIFO (fly-in-fly-out), has come up with a unique way of giving back to his community. He has created a "local lottery", where he hides cash prizes in various suburbs of Perth and posts clues on social media for followers to find. This has attracted a large following, with many eager to participate in the hunt for the hidden money.
Recently, 9News was able to witness one of Versailles' giveaways. He posted the final clue, and within just six minutes, a lucky 12-year-old, nicknamed "JJ", had found $500 hidden under a park bench. But this is not the first time Versailles has spread his generosity. Since May, he has given away over $1000 of his own money through his organization, Making Lives Better Australia. He hopes to turn this passion project into a full-time job.
When asked about his future plans, Versailles dreams big. "The dream we have is to one day give away houses, cars, that's the dream that we're striving for," he shares. It is clear that this modern-day philanthropist has a big heart and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
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